{"id":3933,"date":"2022-08-17T04:16:14","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T02:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.epmm.ch\/achat-ou-location-de-piano\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T17:06:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T15:06:04","slug":"achat-ou-location-de-piano","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.epmm.ch\/en\/achat-ou-location-de-piano\/","title":{"rendered":"Advice on Buying or Renting a Piano"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1>Buying or Renting a Piano<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1922 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.epmm.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC02011-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Acoustic piano\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.epmm.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC02011-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.epmm.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC02011-scaled-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.epmm.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC02011-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.epmm.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC02011-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.epmm.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC02011-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.epmm.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC02011-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.epmm.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC02011-2048x1150.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1em; text-align: center; margin: 1.5em auto 2em; max-width: 850px;\">To make lasting progress, it is essential to have a piano at home and to practise regularly. An upright acoustic piano can be rented from <strong>CHF 50.\u2013 per month<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box_out_color\">\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#avantages\">The advantages of an acoustic piano<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#choisir\">How to choose your piano<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ou\">Where to buy or rent a piano<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rabais\">An advantage for students enrolled at the school<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#budget\">What budget should you allow for a rental?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box_out_color\">\n<h2 id=\"avantages\" style=\"scroll-margin-top: 200px;\">Why choose an acoustic piano?<\/h2>\n<p>A digital piano can be a temporary solution, particularly when budget or neighbour-related constraints make it necessary. However, to develop sound technique and genuine musical sensitivity, nothing replaces an acoustic piano.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>An authentic action:<\/strong> the touch, weight of the keys and responsiveness of the instrument offer richer, more nuanced sensations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real work on sound:<\/strong> the student learns to shape tone colour, dynamics and sound quality. On a digital piano, the sound is recorded or sampled.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better technical development:<\/strong> the natural resistance of the action progressively helps strengthen and develop flexibility in the hands and fingers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box_out_color\">\n<h2 id=\"choisir\" style=\"scroll-margin-top: 200px;\">How do you choose the right piano?<\/h2>\n<p>For an intermediate or advanced pianist, a visit to the showroom is essential. It makes it possible to try different instruments and compare their sound, action, touch and tonal character\u2014whether bright, rounded or mellow.<\/p>\n<p>For a beginner, an <strong>upright piano<\/strong> is generally an excellent choice. It provides all the qualities needed to begin in good conditions. The choice will depend mainly on your budget, the space available at home and, of course, your sound preferences.<\/p>\n<p>Renting allows you to start without making an immediate investment. If your needs change after some time, it is often possible to move to a higher-range model. If you decide to purchase, the rental payments already made can generally be deducted from the price of the instrument, depending on the shop\u2019s terms and conditions.<\/p>\n<h3>What if you need to play quietly?<\/h3>\n<p>Many upright and grand pianos can be fitted with a <strong>\u201csilent\u201d system<\/strong>. This prevents the hammers from striking the strings and allows you to play through headphones. It is particularly useful for practising early in the morning or late at night, or where sound insulation is limited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box_out_color\">\n<h2 id=\"ou\" style=\"scroll-margin-top: 200px;\">Where can you buy or rent a piano?<\/h2>\n<p>Several specialist shops sell, rent and maintain pianos in the Lake Geneva region:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schmidt-pianos.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schmidt Pianos<\/a> \u2014 Nyon and Saint-Sulpice<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianos-service.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pianos Service<\/a> \u2014 Geneva<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kneifel.ch\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kneifel<\/a> \u2014 Geneva<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The most important thing is to choose a shop that provides sound advice and also offers delivery, tuning and ongoing support for your instrument.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box_out_color\">\n<h2 id=\"rabais\" style=\"scroll-margin-top: 200px;\">An advantage for students enrolled at the school<\/h2>\n<p>Students enrolled at the Michel Muller Piano School benefit from a <strong>10% discount on piano rental from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schmidt-pianos.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schmidt Pianos<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We also recommend Schmidt Pianos for its generally competitive prices and the quality of its service. The technicians at all three shops mentioned above are highly competent, both for piano maintenance and tuning.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1660587912449{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"sc_section sc_section_block \"><div class=\"sc_section_inner\"><div class=\"sc_section_content_wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epmm.ch\/en\/location-10-pour-nos-eleves\/\" class=\"sc_button sc_button_square sc_button_style_filled sc_button_size_small aligncenter\">Learn more about the discount<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box_out_color\">\n<h2 id=\"budget\" style=\"scroll-margin-top: 200px;\">What budget should you allow for renting a piano?<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the monthly rental fee, there are a few other costs to consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Delivery:<\/strong> approximately CHF 300.\u2013 to 400.\u2013 by a specialist company (from CHF 165.\u2013 at Schmidt Pianos).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monthly rental:<\/strong> from CHF 50.\u2013 for an upright piano, up to several hundred francs for a grand piano.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuning:<\/strong> at least once a year, ideally in spring or autumn, at approximately CHF 200.\u2013.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A well-maintained piano retains its musical qualities for longer and brings greater enjoyment every day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Buying or Renting a Piano To make lasting progress, it is essential to have a piano at home and to practise regularly. 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